It’s a hot, sunny August day in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley and I’m crouched in a field, surrounded by mature flax plants. Farm work isn’t typically my forte, but I am a lover of linen. So when I ...

Growing flax for fiber to spin into linen requires many steps. Once it is harvested and the seeds removed, it needs to be retted. Retting flax is the process of freeing the flax fibers from between ...

Growing your own fiber to spin and weave into fabric for clothes is an exciting endeavor. However, it requires many skills that are no longer the norm. We have to relearn what and how to grow, how to ...

Linen is breathable, durable, and airy. Our picks for the best linen sheets include soft, cooling, budget, and all-season ...

Linen comes from flax, which uses fewer inputs than cotton and lasts longer. Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the ...

Linen bedding has soared in popularity over the years, and now just about every major home and bedding company offers a take on flax-derived sheets, while brands like New York–based Hawkins and Linoto ...

Bert Wolfcarius was born into a family that grew apples and pears, but he has devoted his life to growing flax for linen — a profession he “fell in love with” after joining a summer harvest over two ...

I've led Tested coverage at Forbes Vetted since 2022. Here are our expert tips on how to shop for the best linen sheets for your needs. Ultimately, the best linen sheets for you will come down to your ...